Lily Ford | July 21, 2022 | Evening Standard
Tom Yaxley, 32, is the brother of Hugo Yaxley and nephew of McCrory, who died from cancer in April 2021 aged 52.
Mr Yaxley has embarked on the cycle across Europe for Ride4Hugo, a series of fundraising events organised by friends and family which have earned more than £115,000 for four charities.
Despite “Peaky Blinders” being centered on a gang in the 1900s with razor blades sewed into their caps, it’s the women – both on and off the screen – who are the sharpest of the bunch. Leading the pack is executive producer Caryn Mandabach, whose company Caryn Mandabach Productions owns and operates the Peaky Blinders IP. “I’m the studio, as we would say in America…. Pretend I’m Sony” she told WrapWomen during a recent Zoom interview.
But being the boss is a double-edged razor. On one end, Mandabach gets to oversee exciting projects like partnering with Bushmills Irish Whiskey on a special Peaky Blinders recipe. On the other, Mandabach must always keep her business cap on – no matter how tough the situation.
by Lily Waddell | Evening Standard | June 1, 2022
Damian Lewis has been made a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) after an acting career that has spanned Second World War epics, terrorism thrillers and period dramas. The 51-year-old television, film and stage star has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to both drama and charity.
I’m a Commander now. Scratching my head. At ease.
— Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) June 1, 2022
Among his best known roles are Army Major Richard Winters in the HBO miniseries Band Of Brothers, Nicholas Brody in the Showtime series Homeland and Henry VIII in Wolf Hall. Lewis told the PA news agency: Continue reading Damian Lewis Shares CBE With Helen McCrory
Peaky Blinders fans were shocked when they heard the voice of Polly Gray in episode two of the hit BBC drama on Sunday.
The emotional scene came as Tommy, played by Cillian Murphy, arrived home from the US and viewers heard the voice of Helen McCrory, who passed away last year.
The line was one which Polly had said prior to her death and her words of prophecy haunted Tommy.
She is heard saying: “There will be a war in this family, and one of you will die.”
Fans were quick to take to Twitter to share their thoughts on the scene, with several simply sharing a crying face emoji.
One user wrote: “Polly’s voice and Tommy having a seizure in the first ten minutes…”
Another said: “There is a big gaping hole where Polly should be.”
By Tilly Pearce and Laurence Mozafari | Digital Spy | February 27, 2022
Peaky Blinders‘ return for season six is tinged with a sadness beyond the Shelbys’ world following the death of leading actress Helen McCrory.
Matriarch Polly Gray was a fearless and no-nonsense voice of reason amid the criminal underworld, commanding respect and adoration from all who knew her.
The same could easily be said for actress Helen, whose work within Peaky Blinders, the Harry Potter franchise, Quiz and His Dark Materials was just part of the legacy she leaves behind in British drama and theatre.
News of her death in April 2021 from cancer left a sad note for all of her fans, co-workers and loved ones. Going into Peaky Blinders’ final season, her absence will be felt more than most.
Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy, Harry Kirton, who plays Finn Shelby in the series, commemorated her life and influence on the series.
Continue reading Peaky Blinders stars pay tribute to Helen McCrory as season 6 launches